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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,204.40, 12,306.60 and 7,653.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,204.40, 12,306.60 and 7,653.60 is: 11,480.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,204.40 : 12,306.60 = 7,653.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,204.40/12,306.60 = 7,653.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,204.40x = 12,306.60 × 7,653.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,204.40x = 94,189,793.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,189,793.76/8,204.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,480.40

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